Two years after Democrats led a bipartisan coalition to pass the greatest infrastructure and public works legislation of our lifetimes, I think it is important to revisit just how much good has come from this effort.

But first, a reminder of what we were up against as we attempted to get the job done back in 2021:

Ensuring access to high quality, affordable health care is essential for everyone, but especially challenging for folks who live in rural Northwest Washington communities.

In Washington, our rural hospitals serve upwards of 70% of the geographic area and 15% of our population. What sets rural hospitals apart from their counterparts in more densely populated areas? They create critical connections for local health care services and a bridge to specialized care outside the community at bigger medical facilities.

The MAGA Republicans in the House have just released a new piece of legislation that deeply concerns me. They have decided to prioritize restricting access to critical reproductive health care above safeguarding American families — again.

Read on to see the latest.